As all real estate owners know, the cost of owning a home or rental property rises steadily over time, from pesky tax assessment increases, to property insurance premiums shooting up, to property repairs. For landlords, this means their rental income must increase alongside these rising costs, which in turn necessitates raising tenants rents. While not a fun conversation by any means, here are a few tricks to make it a little smoother, and to reduce the prospect of a vacancy. [Read more...] Read More →